Gemstones — Spodumene

Kunzite is a remarkable gemstone that belongs to the spodumene mineral family. It was first discovered in 1902 in the Pala District of San Diego County, California, by renowned mineralogist and gemologist George F. Kunz, after whom the stone is named.Kunzite gets its delicate pink to violet color from the presence of trace amounts of manganese. The gemstone has a hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, making it relatively durable but also susceptible to scratches and abrasions. Kunzite has a refractive index of 1.66-1.68, which gives it excellent brilliance and fire when polished.In terms of appearance, kunzite can vary...